Koh Chang and the surrounding islands

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Koh Chang, the second largest island in Thailand, along the coast of Trat Province on the east side of the Gulf of Siam. Koh Chang has everything you want in a tropical island - white sand beaches, lots of palm trees and warm clear waters. But at least for now, you do not have large crowds of more popular in Phuket or Koh Samui. That does not mean it is fully developed. There are many places and plenty of streets, restaurants and shops, but also (and everyone on the way).

Getting around Koh Chang

Koh Chang is a large island, so if you want to stay in a beach, you need to understand how to get from one place to another.

Songthaews (covered pickups with seats in the back) cover most of the circumference of the island and serves as public buses. Expect in a regular course, that around 30 baht to pay.

Motorbikes are available for rent on Koh Chang for around 200 euros per day, but be aware that road conditions can be very difficult! Cycling around Koh Chang is not for beginners. There are many accidents per year.

Rental cars and jeeps are in Koh Chang, if you have your own wheels.

Getting to Koh Chang

By plane: Take a direct flight from Bangkok to Trat and transfer to the pier check itself.

Bus: Take a direct bus from Ekkamai and Mo Chit Bus Terminal Bangkok to Trat. The trip is about 5 hours and there are also dozens of private bus companies that make the trip.

By boat: Once in Laem Ngop, take the ferry to Koh Chang. The ride is a little less than an hour and boats frequently leave for the day.

Overnight Stay:

There are more and more hotels, resorts and bungalows on Koh Chang available options every month. Whether you're looking for a cheap bungalow or a luxury hotel, it is on the island.

The surrounding islands:

Just south of Koh Chang are a handful of other islands, most of Koh Mak and Koh Kood (sometimes spelled "Koh Koot" or "Koh Kut"). Koh Kood is among travelers that are known to destinations outside the typical route that does not want to be too far apart. Koh Mak is quick to want an island favorite among those who to see something that just before the world finds out. While the island is accessible by boat from the mainland or from Koh Chang.

Cheap Rooms airports; & # 039 Bangkok

Even if you bargain discount coach ticket are traveling to and from Thailand, you can always sit down for a VIP treatment when you are at the airport. None of these proposals are free, but depending on what your travel circumstances, I might add much value to the trip.

Airport most salons is necessary to have a ticket in business class or high-status on an airline, especially for entry, but Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok there are a number of options unfamiliar to people without (unfortunately none of the Don Muang Airport, but it is a budget airport anyway).

Whether it is worth the extra cost is up to you, but with the recent demand for the airport hours in advance, can in order to minimize the interference by the political situation, you are very early flight can not find anywhere to go. It's good to have a comfortable place to relax, especially if you are ready for a long flight of narrow back.

Meetings payment

Suvarnabhumi has six rooms Business / First separate international terminal, which can be accessed on payment of a reasonable fee class. These fairs are managed by Louis Tavern CIP Lounge and are used by some airlines, as well as the American Express Platinum Priority Pass program offers its users used. They are not as nice as some of the best business-class lounges (and are also much smaller), but offer the same basics - relative privacy, relaxation room, refreshments and showers.

All are open 24 hours, with sofas and comfortable seating, with drinks and snacks, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

The bar is limited but includes beer and wine. There are also bathrooms and private areas for napping. There is also Wi-Fi and TV.

If you adjust the reserve, you will pay 1 000 THB or about $ 32 current exchange rates per person (for a period of two hours, which should be a lot of time when you arrive in front of a flight). If you online and pay in advance, you can get a discount of 15%. Although not cheap, if you consider the cost of a few drinks, you pay a substantial premium for privacy and a comfortable place to relax.

The King Power Airport Lounge

One of the best kept secrets from Suvarnabhumi Airport is the VIP lounge, which provides a very comfortable seating, snacks and alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. This exhibition is for holders of large free distribution of airport charges, customer cards King Power. The good news is that you or someone else can become a member immediately. The membership fee is 500 THB but immediately a good return THB 500 for duty-free goods, more discounts. And then, access to the exhibition you get, too. There is only one room on the east side of the airport (near Halls A, B, C and D), so I could not make sense, if you are planning on the other side of the airport to be. If you happen to be on this page, it is the most beautiful experience of life almost free from any airport in the region.

Bangkok Airways Lounge

When you get to fly to Bangkok Airways, you have access to their classrooms, whether nationally or internationally from Suvarnabhumi Airport. These rooms offer many of the same amenities as the other - drinks, snacks, comfortable seating, WiFi and TV. But one thing you will not find in Bangkok Airway - alcohol. The two programs are in the lobby on the east side of the airport, where most of its flights from.

Bangkok Airways is an airline quality, so prices are still slightly higher than that of competitors. However, if you happen to be still flying (and for some stretches, which are their only option), then you can also enjoy the convenience.

Flights to Thailand Guide

Nok Air

If an airline rewards for good earning, Nok Air, a candidate would be on the first place. The budget airline, a joint venture with Thai Airways has a theme of birds ("NOK" means bird in Thai) and so all levels are painted as colorful birds, flight attendants wear yellow bird costumes and sell many products themed cute bird on their flights.

In addition to the cuteness factor Nok has several daily flights from Bangkok to the most popular destinations in the country. Maybe it's the birds clumsy suits or simply Thai hospitality, but the staff and the team seem to be always very nice to Nok Air. And while there is certainly a budget responsibly, you can choose the most seats, is free and a bit more (more) best buy seats. Nok Air also allows customers to pay for the flights in an innovative way - you can book your flight on the phone, and then they pay a local ATM (with the reservation code that the clerk will give you). More

You can make your Thailand to extend Visa?

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Suppose you are in Thailand and recognizes that, want to stay longer than originally planned as a great place to. If you have that luxury, you still have to make sure that you stay legally in the country for long hours and that could mean extending your visa. The type of visa or Einreises you determine how long you can stay longer in the country.

If you are not already in Thailand hand giving a tourist visa, chances are that you have an entry permit 30 days when it came to crossing the border or airport.

If you on a tourist visa you entered asked before traveling Thailand, you will probably need a tourist visa for 60 days. More information on general visa in Thailand.

How long can I renew?

• If you have a tourist visa 60 days, you can extend up to 30 days.
• If you have an entry permit from 30 days, which can expand up to 7 days.

How and where can I renew?

Expand your visa or entry permit is not practical, in fact, is a kind of pain, unless you are very near an office of the Immigration Department. Venues to understand immigration, where they are going. You can not extend to a border crossing.

If you are a tourist visa 60 days and apply to extend by 30 days, or if you have an entry permit stamped 30 days and the application to extend the seven days you have to pay the same price, currently 1,900 baht.

To apply, you must fill out a form and a copy of your passport (do not worry, there are places to make copies in most immigration authorities if you forgot) and a passport photo. It usually takes one to two hours from start to finish.

Bangkok in 2 days

Today you will spend part of the day to enjoy a favorite pastime of shopping in Bangkok. When to see a weekend, head to Chatuchak Weekend Market, where you will find a lot of memories and are taking home, and many other things that can not be expected in a market.

If it's a weekday, rather than one of the other places of incredible shopping in Bangkok.

Wherever you are, you should take a break and enjoy each other indulgences of Bangkok, Thai massage.

You can find massage parlors in the city!

Honeymoons All Inclusive Thailand

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For a honeymoon tropical destination, many people are surprised to find that Thailand has not many all inclusive and mistakenly think that it is not a honeymoon destination because it attacks. In fact, why Thailand has not many all inclusive is that it's so easy to travel and plan to take. Simply, there is little demand for packaged holidays, prepaid, if you put one together so easily on your own.

Thailand is a very safe place and one that is likely to scan. When all meals, drinks and activities in a compound would not be much fun in a country like Thailand. Moreover, it is likely that you will save any money with All Inclusive in Thailand in relation to the payment of the entire letter.

If you are looking at an all inclusive for your honeymoon, there are only a handful of stations in Thailand which dealt with everything for you.

• Club Med Phuket

  Located in the popular family of Kata Beach, this property is only Club Med in Thailand. The extensive gardens overlooking Kata Bay and is just a short walk down the road to get to the beach. The rooms are comfortable and modern with some Thai elements discreet design. As with other properties of Club Med Club Med Phuket offers full board with drinks, but because the food is so plentiful and cheap (and good for food) in Phuket, you can feel like a loss to be in the hanging station all the time ,

• Evason Six Senses

  Some of the stations Evason Six Senses in Thailand offer all-inclusive packages that include transportation of Bangkok, room and board. Six Senses Sanctuary Phuket offers packages that his acclaimed spa cuisine, wellness classes and spa services, and Soneva Kiri Six Senses Koh Kut are offering packages that transfer by private plane from the international airport, eating, drinking, washing are and most of Bangkok activities. Both stations are large, exclusive and very expensive, which makes them ideal for a honeymoon if your wallet!

Traveling in Thailand during the high season

How is the weather in the high season?

Season overlaps the coldest season of the country, with temperatures in the 70s and 80s, and there is little rain. Although Thailand can sometimes be overwhelming hot and humid during the high season in most parts of the country (including Bangkok and Phuket), the weather is nice. The days are still sunny and warm enough to enjoy the beaches, but the nights are cool and pleasant, and if you are on tour Bangkok, it is five minutes from sweating! It is not surprising that this is the most popular time to visit, Thailand.